- Life with Mar

This Jewelry Brand is Incredible, And You Can Shop it on Amazon!

Special thanks to Lavari jewelers for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Shopping on Amazon can get downright addictive. From cute clothes and home decor to gadgets you didn’t even know you needed, there’s almost nothing you can’t find on there! When I was introduced to the jewelry brand Lavari, I was intrigued. Jewelry gifts for her can be difficult to shop for, and Amazon was definitely not the first place that came to mind when looking for ... View the Post

An Easy Playroom Update with SpaceKit

If you've been following this blog for a while, you may know that we decided to turn our unused breakfast nook into a playroom for the kids. It was the best decision (and so easy!) but we but I had this huge, empty wall space that I didn’t know what to do with. Although we’ve renovated plenty of times, I’ve always found picking out wall art to be really difficult. I’m indecisive, to a fault, and am constantly second-guessing myself, even after a decision has been made! That’s one ... View the Post

How to Keep the Kids Engaged (and Learning!) During Summer Break

This post was sponsored by ABCmouse as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.Summer is here, which means lots of time off for kids to fall out of their routines and get a little lazy. Sure, it’s nice to get a break from school, but it’s important to keep young minds learning, and that includes the summer months, too. Here are three ways I help keep the kids engaged and learning during summer, without them feeling like ... View the Post

Our Before and After Patio Refresh

Special thanks to Wayfair for sponsoring this post. I'm so excited to share this outdoor patio reveal project with you! It's been a long time coming (and much-needed) to give our outdoor patio a bit of freshening up. Scroll on to see the before and after transformation and all of the details on how we upgraded this space! You don't necessarily need a lot to transform a small space; in our case, there were about 5 things that made the biggest impact. The first was anchoring ... View the Post

How I Keep My Toddler Entertained While Working From Home

This post was sponsored by ABCmouse as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Working from home with a three-year-old is no easy feat! It generally isn’t a good idea for the long-term, but if you’re doing the juggle at least a few days a week, here are a few ways that I’ve found help keep a toddler entertained while working from home. Educational Games iPad time works for a reason, and you don’t have to feel guilty about ... View the Post

How to Decorate Your Living Room for Christmas (When You Don’t Have a Fireplace)

Special thanks to Wayfair for sponsoring this post If you’re looking for Christmas decorating ideas for your living room, you’re in the right place! You’ll learn how to do just that in this post, even when you don’t have a fireplace. Our Champagne-Themed Christmas Living Room Decor Without a Fireplace Decorating your living room for Christmas when you don’t have a fireplace is as simple as this one little trick: creating a focal point! I do this in our home by turning our TV ... View the Post